Overview

According to police, Officers Jose Alfaro and Jacob Avalos with LAPD's Community Law Enforcement and Recovery unit were patrolling the area on foot when they responded to a radio call of a suspect on a bicycle refusing to be detained.

The officers hid behind some buildings and attempted to apprehend Rojas as he approached their location. Police said Rojas abandoned his bicycle, pulled out a small-caliber pistol and led the officers on a foot pursuit.

Rojas then allegedly pointed the pistol at the officers as he was running. The officers fired several shots, striking Rojas multiple times. He was taken to County-USC Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.